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  • Lot# : 3197 Peru

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    5 c. green, two examples used on 1869 entire letter from Lima to Genova, Italy tied by Lima datestamps of despatch (Nov 21) and by British P.O. single ring CALLAO cds of the following day. PANAMA TRANSIT datestamp of British P.O. also on front (Nov 23) and there trans-shipped to French Paquebot with circular LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp with fleurons (Salles fig. 1401) displaying well on reverse (Dec 2). Carried on the 'Imp. Eugenie' to Bordeaux, thence to Genoa (Dec 27) where charged with '14' handstamp (1 lire 40 centesemi) due in black. The adhesives with minor faults, with small worm hole and one crossed by file fold, but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF